And as far as I can see, the Fiat Coupe 16v twin cam is no larger than the two liter Ford blocks. The gear box looks a little smaller... curiously, the length of the engine from backplate to cam belt cover is identical to the current 1.6 CVH block.
So, if a proposed redundancy happens as expected, I shall be spending some time this summer fitting part A to part B and hitting until it fits. Jim Hearne's site looks very useful for how things come to bits (always tricky if you weren't the original builder) and I expect the modifications to be very similar to the Zetec 1800. The wiring on this car is a complete and utter mess, so this is a good time to rip it all to bits and drop in a Coupe loom, at least from the bulkhead forwards (and the necessary bits behind there e.g. fuel pump drive and inertia kill switch, and the ECU if I decide to put it on the inside where the Coupe keeps it. Though I say it myself I'm a demon with the Fiat diagnostics, so no ECU worries, and a friend runs a Coupe recycling place, complete with lift, and is a dab hand with a welder. Engine choices... hmm... the unblown engine, with cat and with another friend's chip, is good for around 165BHP out of the box (my 16NA is doing that with 160k on the clock!) so that with the turbo gearbox (for the longer legs) seems first choice - though the turbo is 195bhp standard, and up to in excess of 300bhp in loon mode. Snag is, the standard one needs a cat and I'm not sure there's a sensible place to put one. At the moment it's a toss up between keeping the Ford steering, brakes, and suspension or replacing with a Fiat subframe, but I think the first is the simpler - particularly if I have the NA engine. So - nothing is finalised, but if things pan out as I expect them to, there will be lots of photos and 2+2 #Q359 will have some interesting times. Neil -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
